RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat played a crucial role in honouring the Bharat Ratna 2019 to Pranab Mukherjee. The cuckoos on 11 Ashoka Road coo that although Modi is on harmonious terms with Pranab Da, the current PM was not in favour of conferring the highest civilian award to the former president.
On the other hand, Bhagwat was of the view that when if BJP fails to attain the majority in the 2019 polls, then Pranab Mukherjee will prove to be the trump card whilst the many PM contenders fight for the throne.
In such a scenario, Pranab Da will rise as the reasonable choice, and even the industrial sector may extend their support to him.
Eyeing the PM-ship herself, the helplessness of Mamata Banerjee can be easily understood.